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Women in Audio


Women in Audio

Paperback by Gaston-Bird, Leslie

Women in Audio

£45.99

ISBN:
9781138315990
Publication Date:
9 Dec 2019
Language:
English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:
CRC Press
Pages:
316 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 28 May - 2 Jun 2024
Women in Audio

Description

Women in Audio features almost 100 profiles and stories of audio engineers who are women and have achieved success throughout the history of the trade. Beginning with a historical view, the book covers the achievements of women in various audio professions and then focuses on organizations that support and train women and girls in the industry. What follows are eight chapters divided by discipline, highlighting accomplished women in various audio fields: radio; sound for film and television; music recording and electronic music; hardware and software design; acoustics; live sound and sound for theater; education; audio for games, virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality, as well as immersive sound. Women in Audio is a valuable resource for professionals, educators, and students looking to gain insight into the careers of trailblazing women in audio-related fields and represents required reading for those looking to add diversity to their music technology programs.

Contents

Introduction A look at women in early audio history Radio Television Film Music Recording: Vinyl, Magnetic Tape Transducers (Microphones, Loudspeakers) Acoustic Design Education Sound Reinforcement Women's Audio Mission SoundGirls.Org Audio Engineering Society

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